Oenothera rhombipetala

Oenothera rhombipetala
Close-up of flowers
Habitat
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: Oenothera
Species:
O. rhombipetala
Binomial name
Oenothera rhombipetala
Synonyms[1]
  • Oenothera heterophylla var. rhombipetala (Nutt.) Fosberg
  • Raimannia rhombipetala (Nutt.) Rose ex Britton & A.Br.

Oenothera rhombipetala, the four-point evening-primrose, greater four-point evening-primrose, or diamond petal primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.[2] It is native to the central United States.[1] A biennial, it is often found alongside roads.[2] It can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 metres) tall.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Oenothera rhombipetala Nutt". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Oenothera rhombipetala Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023. Fourpoint Evening-primrose, Four-point Evening Primrose, Diamond Petal Primrose, Greater Four-point Evening-primrose